Don't worry... just change them every year. No need to wear out our fan motors by going 30,000 miles.
I just replaced my cabin filter with a Bosch P3682. It looked cheaper/lighter weight than the Febi/Bilstein I took out. Made me think what is the best brand of cabin filter? Or does it make any difference? I try to replace it every 20,000 miles.
FYI, This time I went 30,000 and had the usual leaves/junk and black appearance. I was also starting to get a whistle through the vents when the fan volume was on high.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment
Don't worry... just change them every year. No need to wear out our fan motors by going 30,000 miles.
best approach even though it is such a pain to change. What brand filter do you you recommend?
Thanks,
1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment
BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0422007
{Cabin Air Filter} $16.16
FEBI Part # 64311390836
Cabin Air Filter
$16.45 $0.00 $16.45
FOUR SEASONS Part # 27628
$20.79 $0.00 $20.79
BOSCH Part # P3682
Particulate Filter ;1 filter in box.; Standard equipment.; Located in glove box. {Particulate Filter}
$13.50
MEYLE Fresh Air Filter
MICROFILTER,A/C $18.68
I bought the Beck/Arnley one just because it cost more at the time. Four Seasons filters do look heavier and seem to focus on anti-alergy filter construction. The Beck looked heavier than the bosch. And I haven't seen the Febi one, so I can't say.
All in all- I don't think you can go wrong. rockauto.com has a nice selection if you are looking. You can get 5% off with code 402749374898, if you want. bmaparts.com has a few filters and they give a bmwcca discount. Not that it matters at this price, but it's something.
Bavarian Auto (Originally Posted by Russell
http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp) advertises the only activated charcoal AC filter I've seen for the E34, though I have not used it. Has anyone else??
Bosch or Meyle... both good.
I think I have a MANN filter in mine.
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Build Date: 05-1995 /Engine: m50tu /Automatic Transmission /ABS /NO ASC /Open Differential /EAT Chip
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1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment